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1
Aug
1978
Technical Reports
Selected Topics in Railroad Tank Car Safety Research Volume I: Fatigue Evaluation of Prototype Tank Car Head Shield
Subject
Hazardous Materials,
Safety Advisories,
Safety Regulatory Analysis,
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Hazardous Materials, Tank cars, Head Shields, Fatigue Analysis
Abstract: The characteristics of a prototype head shield for hazardous material tank cars were evaluated with respect to the maintenance of its structural integrity under normal service...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/32.I
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1978
Technical Reports
Safety Life Cycle Program Assessment Task 3: FAST Data Analysis and Review
Subject
Safety Regulatory Analysis,
Evaluation
Keywords: FAST Program, Safety Assessment, Safe-life Technology
Abstract: The purpose of the overall program is to perform an assessment for the applicability of current safe-life technology to railroad vehicle systems and components. The effort is...
Report Number
ATR-78(3847-01)-3
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1977
Reports to Congress
1976 Annual Report by the President : To the Congress on the Administration of the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970
Subject
Safety Regulatory Analysis,
Statutory Mandates
Abstract: A summary of the Federal Actions to Improve Railroad Safety during Calendar Year 1976and the Status and Results Thereof
1
Mar
1977
Technical Reports
Train-to-Train Rear End Impact Tests Volume II: Impact Test Summaries
Subject
Safety Advisories,
Safety Regulatory Analysis,
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Train to train impact tests, Impact, Baseline impact tests, Rear end train collisions
Abstract: This final report documents these nine tests. Volume I, Pre-Impact Determination of Vehicle Properties, summarizes the vehicle properties obtained prior to the impact tests. These...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-76/303.II
Office
RDI-20
1
Oct
1976
Technical Reports
Special Bibliography: Railroad Safety Research
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Grade Crossing Technology,
Hazardous Materials,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Railroad Safety, Track Design, Car Design, Locomotive Design, Control Systems, Inspections, Life Cycle
Report Number
FRA OR&D 76-280
Office
RRD